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Includes bibliography.
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2017
EDTF Date Created
2017
Description
The mixed method study analyzed Florida’s 3rd grade retention policy found in
F.S. 1008.25 for its rational and intended purpose. In addition, the study investigated the
relationship and hypothetical impact of 3rd grade mandatory retention policy on school
grades in elementary schools across the state of Florida. A critical policy analysis used
policy document analysis through the lens of critical race theory. Correlation analyses
investigated the relationship between the practice of holding students back in grade and
the outcomes resulting from high stakes tests moderated by school characteristics of
minority rate, free reduced lunch rate and Title I status. The findings show Florida Statute
1008.25 places some schools with high Minority rates, and high FRL rates in a
paradoxical situation from which the schools cannot escape. All schools are obligated to
enact the terms of education legislation, yet my study demonstrates a negative correlation
for the “majority minority” schools (Darling-Hammond, 2010).
F.S. 1008.25 for its rational and intended purpose. In addition, the study investigated the
relationship and hypothetical impact of 3rd grade mandatory retention policy on school
grades in elementary schools across the state of Florida. A critical policy analysis used
policy document analysis through the lens of critical race theory. Correlation analyses
investigated the relationship between the practice of holding students back in grade and
the outcomes resulting from high stakes tests moderated by school characteristics of
minority rate, free reduced lunch rate and Title I status. The findings show Florida Statute
1008.25 places some schools with high Minority rates, and high FRL rates in a
paradoxical situation from which the schools cannot escape. All schools are obligated to
enact the terms of education legislation, yet my study demonstrates a negative correlation
for the “majority minority” schools (Darling-Hammond, 2010).
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Type
Form
Extent
153 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
FA00004823
Additional Information
Includes bibliography.
Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2017
Date Created Backup
2017
Date Text
2017
Date Created (EDTF)
2017
Date Issued (EDTF)
2017
Extension
FAU
IID
FA00004823
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Education
Attributed name: Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Person Preferred Name
Shields-Proctor, Cheryl A.
author
Graduate College
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application/pdf
153 p.
Title Plain
The Relationship Between Mandatory 3rd Grade Retention and School Performance in Florida
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Origin Information
2017
2017
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
The Relationship Between Mandatory 3rd Grade Retention and School Performance in Florida
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The Relationship Between Mandatory 3rd Grade Retention and School Performance in Florida